US Bridges

Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.62 to 39 & 6.93 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000002467

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesBolar Draft RD
CrossesCummings Run
Location0.62 to 39 & 6.93 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07396, -79.90257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bolar Draft RD over Cummings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.